Liverpool

Adrian Adequate As Alisson Absent

After what felt like an interminable wait, Liverpool today gave an update on the Alisson Becker's injury status. The Brazilian keeper was substituted in the 38th minute of the Reds' 4-1 victory over Norwich City at Anfield on Friday night with what was speculated to be a calf injury. Speculation was rife that the former holder...

Virgil van Dijk delights in Liverpool’s UEFA Super Cup victory

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk hopes that The Reds can continue the habit of winning silverware after they added another European trophy to the Champions League title they won in June. Jurgen Klopp's side overcame Chelsea in a penalty shootout victory in the heat in Turkey after a thrilling 2-2 draw with Frank Lampard's side. Sadio Mané...

The confusing rhetoric around Liverpool’s stature

So the new Premier League season is almost a week old already and, if I'm being honest, I've got my first moan to have out with the world. To say that things got off to a perfect start for Liverpool would be a little bit of a stretch - as losing Alisson Becker to a...

Reds Clinch Super Cup After Shootout Victory

Liverpool clinched the European Super Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Chelsea in Istanbul. A brace from Sadio Mane off the substitute's bench, as well as goals from Olivier Giroud and a Jorginho penalty, saw a pulsating game finish 1-1 after normal time and 2-2 after extra time. Goalkeeper Adrian, who only recently joined...

Player Ratings as Liverpool Lift the Super Cup

Liverpool win yet another European trophy; becoming a bit boring this, isn’t it? It was a long way away from a great performance, but the lads got the job done in the end. Adrian was the hero as he saved Tammy Abraham’s penalty in the shootout which will undoubtedly do his confidence the world...

Will this be Liverpool’s lineup for tonight’s Chelsea clash?

Jurgen Klopp is likely to make some changes to his starting eleven for Wednesday night's UEFA Super Cup meeting with Chelsea in Istanbul. Read on for our predicted lineup. Frank Lampard's Chelsea side was humiliated at Old Trafford on Sunday in a crushing 4-0 defeat. It was The Blues' opening Premier League game of the...

Why Liverpool are right to sell Dejan Lovren

After five years of being one of the most divisive players in Liverpool's history, the end appears to be nigh for Dejan Lovren at Anfield. If (trustworthy) rumours are to be believed,  the 30-year-old is on the verge of completing a move to Roma, having accepted that being fourth choice centre-back is going to be...

Klopp gives fitness update ahead of Chelsea clash in UEFA Super Cup

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp today gave a general update on the fitness of The Reds' squad ahead of Wednesday night's UEFA Super Cup encounter with Chelsea in Istanbul. There is still no further accurate reading on how long goalkeeper Alisson will be out for with the injury he sustained against Norwich on Friday night. Klopp...

Liverpool 4-1 Norwich: A Tactical Breakdown

Liverpool's Premier League game against Norwich was the first genuine test Jürgen Klopp's men have faced since becoming European Champions. This was the first occasion in which points were at stake, the team would be able to set a marker and display their intent for the season. The scoreline indicates a strong performance, and the...

Tactical Analysis: How Liverpool Improved Mo Salah

When Liverpool signed Mohammad Salah for £37 million from AS Roma in 2017, most people didn’t expect him to have scored 72 goals in 106 games. But, under the watchful eye of Jurgen Klopp, his reputation as a fast winger has rapidly developed into becoming one of the most prolific forwards in the Premier...